Valley Forge Military College. The Military College of Pennsylvania

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2 ontents FL 2 HY 3 4 F 5-6 LLG VVW onsortium greements 7 pecial rograms U V ransfer ffice 11 ollege ransfer greements tudent cademic ervices tudent ervices 15 tudent ctivities dmissions rocess 17 How to pply 17 U B HG 18 FL G ore equirements 23 rograms ffered 24 Business 25 riminal Justice 25 Government/History 26 Humanities 27 Health ciences 28 Life ciences 29 hysical ciences 29 cademic Honors 30 Graduation equirements 30 L U

3 Valley Forge ilitary ollege he ilitary ollege of ennsylvania rofile tatus: haracter: rivate wo-year transfer college, co-ed, military-educational model, boarding. Founded: 1935 Location: nrollment: 100 cre campus in Wayne, ennsylvania, suburban hiladelphia residential area 311 Full-time adets Faculty: 18 Full-ime; 4djunct tudent Faculty atio: 17:1 verage lass ize: 16.8:1 ransfer ate: ver 92% alendar: Fall, pring and Winter, ummer nline ccreditation and embership: iddle tates ssociation of olleges and econdary chools, ssociation of ilitary olleges and chools of the United tates, ennsylvania ssociation of wo-year olleges; ssociation for ndependent olleges and Universities of ennsylvania, enior ivision; United tates rmy eserve fficer raining orps; nline onsortium of ndependent olleges and Universities. dministration: F L resident, VF& uperintendent resident VF: ommandant: ean of cademic ervices: ean of tudent ervices: rofessor of ilitary cience: olonel avid. Gray, h.., U.. rmy (et.) Lieutenant olonel hawn. hillips, U.. rmy (et.) r. Kathleen nderson, d.. W2 ik hornton,.. (et) olonel an Hood, VF ajor obert Wood, VF Lieutenant olonel Gene. Whitesides, U.. rmy eserves his catalog is for informational purposes only and the ollege reserves the right to make changes at any time, including, but not limited to, the right to modify the requirements for admission and graduation; to change the dates listed; to change the program of study, to amend any regulation affecting the student body; to increase tuition and fees and to dismiss from the ollege any student at any time, if it is deemed in the best interest of the ollege or the student to do so. othing in this catalog should be viewed as setting forth the terms of a contract between the student or prospective student and the ollege and holds no legally binding statements or promises. 2

4 VLLY FG LY LLG H LY LLG F YLV HY U Valley Forge ilitary cademy & ollege opened its doors to the first orps of adets in Founder Lieutenant General ilton G. Baker created the military academy to fill what he perceived as a crying need for the education of young mericans. end us your boy and we will return to you a man, was the cademy s promise. he cademy was so successful in its mission that in 1935 the institution expanded its curriculum to become Valley Forge ilitary cademy and Junior ollege, the new branch offering the first and second years of college to young men. n 1992, the Junior ollege was renamed Valley Forge ilitary ollege to more accurately reflect that the education offered was a full collegiate experience. n ugust 2006, VF admitted women on a full time basis, making it a co-educational institution. he breadth of the ollege academic program has evolved since those early days, and the academic requirements for successful transfer have increased significantly. VF continues to pursue its ultimate goal: the creation of educated, responsible, and self-disciplined young men and women who will become credits to society. o this end, the primary focus of the college is to prepare its graduates to transfer successfully as rising juniors to quality four-year colleges and universities. LLG he ission of Valley Forge ilitary ollege is to educate students within an academic and military environment to transfer to academically competitive four-year colleges, universities or service academies. he ollege builds leaders of character for the future, for the community, for the country, for the world FV n order to support the mission of Valley Forge ilitary ollege, the ollege uses the Five ornerstones, first articulated by our founder, Lieutenant General ilton G. Baker, as the prism through which we honor our history, embrace the challenges of today, and envision our future, enabling VF to best serve the interests of our cadets and society s future leaders. cademic xcellence haracter evelopment ersonal otivation hysical evelopment Leadership 3

5 FV cademic xcellence: he primary goal of the ollege is to provide a quality education that will allow each of its graduates to transfer successfully as rising juniors to competitive colleges and universities. VF faculty are dedicated to teaching cadets within small class settings, and the academic programs are augmented by mandatory study hours, readily available instructors, as well as peer and professional tutors. VF cadets aspire to careers in the military, but for all, the lessons of selfdiscipline, responsibility, and service to others, forged in the crucible of their years at VF, will stay with them forever. haracter evelopment: major goal of VF is individual character development. Valley Forge emphasizes character development through adherence to traditional values and moral principles, promoted by the Honor ouncil and Honor ystem. ll members of the orps of adets are governed by the adet Honor ode: cadet will not lie, cheat or steal, nor tolerate those who do. his simple code demands that cadets aspire to a standard of behavior seldom experienced elsewhere. ersonal otivation: t VF, faculty and staff provide an individual learning environment in which cadets are rewarded and recognized for personal academic achievement. VF faculty and staff ensure that individualized academic accountability is maintained. VF faculty and staff help cadets to design a personalized plan to foster academic improvement in keeping with individual goals. hysical evelopment: VF faculty and staff support a physical environment in which the importance of maintaining physical fitness is tied to successful classroom alertness. he adets are encouraged to participate in athletic competition through both intramural and organized sports teams, embracing a healthy lifestyle, and physical self-confidence. Leadership: he faculty and staff at VF provide a leadership environment linked to academic learning. hrough required courses of instruction, through precept and example, and through numerous opportunities both formal and informal, students have the ability to mold their leadership skills. pportunities to learn and practice leadership are provided by staff appointments in the adet hain of ommand. he orps of adets is fundamentally a cadet-led system patterned on the military structure. adets are responsible for the administration of the orps and the implementation of the rules and regulations that govern the cadets daily lives. n these appointments, the cadets gain confidence and are given an increasing amount of responsibility, fostering poise and confidence as leaders. F V 4

6 H When students enter VF, they must accept the values and standards of the he Forge as their own. For the orps of adets, these values and standards are reflected in three basic declarations: the ission tatement, the adet esolution, and the Honor ode. hese declarations provide the ethical guidance and philosophical structure that give form to a student s life at Valley Forge. t is within this framework that the day-to-day academic, physical, military and moral education of the orps of adets take place. F 5 lebe ystem he word plebe designates a first year student or new person at a military college, one who is outside the total embrace of the institution and whose manners are yet unrefined by the spirit and traditions of the school. uring ollege adets first semester at Valley Forge, they are known as ew adets. his is a time of learning and preparation for the day when ew adets are recognized and can assume leadership positions n the orps. he ew adet period is divided into two phases: the lebe system phase and the ost-ecognition phase. he lebe system phase encompasses the ew adet reception, processing, training, and the first six weeks of the academic year. he plebe system is a time honored rite of passage that binds all of those who attend Valley Forge ilitary ollege into a brotherhood. ecognition of ew adets officially marks the end of the lebe ystem. he recognition of ew adets occurs six weeks after the cadets report and is marked by the awarding of the ap hield. fter adets receive their ap hields, they are considered members of the orps of adets and are able to take advantage of all the privileges of a ew adet. Before students can become leaders, they must first learn to be a loyal and effective follower. tudents must learn to discipline themselves as cadets. t is through this discipline that cadets are able to establish the selfcontrol that they need to regulate their daily lives. uring their first year at VF, students learn the importance of developing and maintaining a positive attitude; to consider the welfare of others including, their unit and the welfare of the orps before their own personal satisfaction. eveloping a sense of duty and service will enable the cadets to take these first steps toward accepting the values that define Valley Forge ilitary ollege. Goals and bjectives of lebe ystem and raining s the first Freshman experience the foundation for ollegiate success is initiated during this period. o prepare incoming cadets for success in all programs: academic, physical, character development, leadership and personal motivation. o teach cadets to be loyal and effective followers as part of the leadership development experience o introduce cadets to the daily operations and rules and regulations of Valley Forge. o instruct and train each new cadet in the cademic and actical standards and conduct expected of a member of the Valley Forge orps of adets. o introduce cadets to the customs and traditions of Valley Forge. o instill confidence, teamwork, loyalty, respect, responsibility, selflessness, a sense of duty and service, and self-discipline in a standards-based, values-focused system. o begin to set the foundation for development of the cadet as a future citizen-leader of character. o inspire all cadets for excellence in all they do o provide a powerful and inspirational leadership experience through the adet hain of ommand.

7 H orps of adets teeped in tradition, student life at VF centers on the challenging rigors of life in the orps of adets. he common experience of living closely together in a highly disciplined and challenging environment creates a unit esprit and camaraderie that remains with the student long after graduation from VF. he orps of adets is fundamentally a cadet-led system administered through the military structure. Under the supervision of the ommandant of adets and the ompany fficers, the cadets are responsible for the administration of the orps and the implementation of the rules and regulations that govern the cadets daily lives. his delegation of authority directly descends from the ommandant and fficers through the hain of ommand. pportunities to learn and practice leadership are provided through leadership and staff appointments in the hain of ommand. embership in the famed ontinental Line is characterized by a commitment to excellence and a daily life that is precise, structured, and demanding. With these appointments into the hain of ommand, cadets gain confidence and are given an increasing amount of responsibility, fostering poise as leaders. When students enter VF, they must accept the values and standards of he Forge as their own if they are to succeed. For the orps of adets these values and standards are reflected in three basic declarations: the ission tatement, the adet esolution and the Honor ode. he majority of ollege students live in college companies, with the exception of those students who are members of the VF& Band. he companies live together, eat meals together in the egimental ess, and wear the unique uniform that identifies them as a Valley Forge ilitary ollege students. he adet organization is the ideal vehicle by which each student can develop leadership and management skills. adet training teaches students to think clearly, to keep their minds alert and active, and to form habits of neatness and correctness. t prepares them for greater responsibilities by teaching respect and obedience to authority and by developing habits of self discipline. haracter evelopment and Honor major goal of VF is for adets to grow into ethically minded citizen leaders of character, to serve their communities. Valley Forge emphasizes character development through adherence to traditional values and moral principles promoted by the Honor ode and Honor ystem. adets receive instruction in core virtues during unday hapel presentations throughout the academic year presented by faculty, staff and outside speakers. n addition, they participate in a series of peer-led discussions on ethical decision making and moral discernment. ivic responsibility and service learning are emphasized through community service projects. he overall character program is designed to equip adets to do the right thing, without being told, even when no one is looking. ll members of the orps of adets are governed by the adet Honor ode: adet will not lie, cheat or steal, nor tolerate those who do. his simple code, demands that cadets aspire to a standard of behavior seldom experienced elsewhere. nstruction in the meaning and expectations of the ode begins during lebe training and continues throughout the year. he Honor ode and Honor ystem are administered by the adet Honor ouncil, appointed by the resident of the VF Foundation, which is comprised of adets in key leadership positions. Governance hain of ommand he egimental ommander, also known as the First aptain, commands the orps. He or she is assisted by a adet egimental taff, two adet Battalion ommanders and taffs, the adet ompany ommanders, and the adet hain of ommand. number of institutional committees with adet membership exist to ensure adet participation and input into the governance of the orps. ncluded among these bodies are the adet Life ommittee, an institutional level committee appointed by the resident, and the ommandant s and adet dvisory ommittee. hain of ommand members also serve on the cadet disciplinary board, the egimental Board. F tudent Government embers of the ollege elect class officers in the fall of their first year. hese officers serve as the elected class representatives until graduation. lass officers do not become involved in the administration of the cadet military system, but represent the ollege in class activities. he lass residents and First aptain are invited to meet with the ean on a regular basis as part of the ean s dvisory ouncil. adet Honor ouncil he Honor ouncil meets to hear all cases involving alleged violations of the adet Honor ode. cademic misconduct, plagiarism, and cheating are serious violations and a breach of the integrity of both the orps of adets and the academic community. cademic honor violations are referred to the cademic tandards ommittee and the adet Honor ommittee for disposition as a violation of the adet Honor ode. he hairman of the adet Honor ouncil is the egimental ommander. 6

8 G he cademic rogram at VF leads to an ssociate in rts, an ssociate in cience, or an ssociate in Business dministration degree. he strong core curriculum, developed on the basis of careful analysis of the general education requirements of competitive colleges and universities, is the heart of the degree programs. ogether with the courses required in the academic fields of study, the core programs provide the foundation for successful transfer to a four-year college and long-term academic success. VF offers an ssociate in rts egree with concentrations in riminal Justice, Government/History and Humanities. VF offers an ssociate in cience egree with concentrations in Life ciences, hysical ciences, Health ciences and re-ngineering. VF U G L L G V V W abrini ollege, astern University, osemont ollege Valley Forge ilitary ollege has cooperative agreements with abrini ollege, osemont ollege, and astern University. hese agreements allow qualified students to enroll in selected courses at the host institution to complete their academic programs if a course is not available at VF. ourses taken under this program are treated as courses taken in residence. Grade point averages are recorded on the transcript and affect the cumulative grade point average. tudents participating in this program must be enrolled in a minimum of twelve credit hours on the home campus. ourse offerings are listed on a semester basis in the respective list of course offerings. nformation on course availability and enrollment is available from the ffice of the ollege egistrar. ll enrollments must take place through the ffice of the ollege egistrar. rexel -Learning partnership n ugust 2007, VF signed Letters of Understanding with rexel e-learning, nc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of rexel University, in order to initiate a new online partnership exclusively targeted for VF associate degree recipients who elect to complete a bachelor s degree online. VF associate degree holders may select from seven Bachelor of cience programs: ommunications and pplied echnology, ommunications, omputing echnology, ducation, sychology, /B and General tudies with a minor is Business. n addition to the new e-learning partnership, rexel University has granted access to current freshmen and sophomores at VF to take individual summer courses online, with the approval of the ffice of the ean. 7

9 L G rmy arly ommissioning rogram Valley Forge ilitary ollege offers a unique and challenging accelerated leadership path called the rmy arly ommissioning rogram (). uccessful completion of this two-year program results in the cadet earning a commission as a econd Lieutenant in the U.. rmy upon graduating as a sophomore from VF. adets who are not enrolled in the program have the option of participating in the first two years of a standard four year rmy or ir Force program while at VF. rmy ll qualified U.. citizens at VF are required to enroll in rmy or ir Force classes during their first year. here are no additional prerequisites for enrollment in the Basic ourse other than U.. citizenship. fter graduation from Valley Forge, students enrolled in the basic program may elect to apply for the dvanced ourse at any of nearly 265 colleges and universities. ir Force VF students are eligible to participate in the ir Force eserve fficer raining orps (F) through a crossenrollment agreement with t. Joseph s University, hiladelphia,. erospace tudies courses are held on the t. Joseph s campus. tudents take one F course per semester, attend a four-week field training encampment during one summer, then are commissioned as ir Force officers upon graduation from a four-year institution. For more information, call ( ) or or contact the F website at ervice cademy reparatory rogram he ollege has a long, successful history of preparing cadets to attend the ervice cademies. Valley Forge cadets have successfully matriculated at the United tates ilitary cademy at West oint, the United tates aval cademy at nnapolis, the United tates ir Force cademy at olorado prings, and the United tates oast Guard cademy at ew London. n order to best serve the cadets who are either directed by a ervice cademy or who are seeking a nomination on their own, four major areas of preparation are addressed. First, all potential ervice cademy cadets follow a ollege curriculum prescribed by the cademy to which they are applying. econd, repsters are assigned to a faculty member who serves as their cademic dvisor and as a liaison to the cademies and their associated organizations. hird, cadets pursue and maintain superior standing academically and militarily, as validated by the ffice of the ommandant. Fourth, cadets are connected to groups and organizations that serve as links to the respective ervice cademies as they engage in the preparatory/application process: the ssociation of Graduates (G) for U, the Falcon Foundation for UF, and the aval cademy Foundation for U. L L G V V W ophomore tudy broad rogram he merican nstitute of Foreign tudy sponsors a program in conjunction with ichmond University, the merican nternational University in London which offers an academic semester at their ichmond Hill campus, located 35 miles outside of London. Qualified VF students attend in their first semester of their sophomore year. he London study abroad experience immerses students in a diverse, multicultural educational environment consistent with the VF mission, preparing its graduates for leadership roles in civilian and military fields in the global community. ichmond University offers small classes in a variety of disciplines taught by outstanding uropean and international faculty members. he university is accredited by the iddle tates ommission on Higher ducation. o be eligible, a student must demonstrate academic competence with a minimum 3.0 career cumulative G and be in good standing tactically. 8

10 L Y G G 9 LY G G () VF is one of only five colleges in the United tates that offers the arly ommissioning rogram (). his program enables students to earn a commission as an rmy fficer upon completion of an ssociate s degree, normally in two years. fter graduating from VF and commissioning, fficers must transfer to and complete a baccalaureate degree at a 4-year institution offering. fficers incur an eight-year service obligation and initially serve in the rmy ational Guard or eserve while completing their baccalaureate degree. fficers can request to serve on active duty only after completion of a bachelor s degree. election for active duty service is based on individual performance and needs of the rmy. Basic ligibility and entrance requirements (not all-inclusive), are as follows: pplicants must possess a high school diploma or G. inimum cumulative high school G of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (2.5 for scholarship) inimum score of 850 (ath and Verbal sections only), or score of 17 (920/19 for scholarship) ass epartment of efense edical xamination (arranged by rmy ) Undergo a ational gency security screening. ass rmy height/weight and physical fitness standards. Between 17 and 27 years of age. U.. itizen of good moral character (original naturalization document issued by or state issued birth certificate) HW LY pplying to the arly ommissioning rogram () at VF is a five step process. 1. etermine if you meet the eligibility standards as stated above. 2. pply to gain acceptance into Valley Forge ilitary ollege (may apply online or via mail) 3. fter gaining acceptance to VF, apply to the arly ommissioning rogram. ownload the application at and mail forms to: Valley Forge ilitary ollege rmy 1001 agle oad Wayne, Upon receipt, your application will be screened to ensure that you meet eligibility standards. nce this has been completed, you will be scheduled for a personal interview with the rofessor of ilitary cience. 5. f accepted into the, you will be scheduled for a epartment of efense medical examination with a physician near your home and at no cost to you. nce physically qualified, you will be scheduled for training. rior to beginning the, adets are required to have credit for the Basic ourse of. tudents obtain credit by either completing Basic ombat raining or by attending the 4-week Leader s raining ourse (L) at Ft Knox, KY. he rmy epartment will schedule L for all adets who require it. n addition, adets must complete the Leader evelopment and ssessment ourse (L) at Ft Lewis, W. L is a 4-week training event, designed to develop and evaluate the adet s leadership abilities. L is normally completed the summer between the Freshman and ophomore years at VF.

11 LY G G () HLH,, FUG he epartment of ilitary cience and Leadership receives approximately twenty (20) two-year rmy scholarships each year. scholarships pay for tuition, most fees, or room and board, as well as provide $1200 a year to purchase books. ll scholarship applicants are evaluated on their academic abilities, athletic achievements, leadership qualities, and moral character. ligible candidates will be placed on an rder of erit List (L); all scholarships are awarded based on candidates standings on the L. ll adets receive a stipend of $450 a month in their first year and $500 a month in their second year. adets who also contract in the imultaneous embership rogram () through the rmy ational Guard or rmy eserve and perform weekend duty and annual summer training with their reserve component units may earn up to $4576 a year in additional pay. dditionally some cadets may be eligible for up to $4500 in federal tuition assistance through their unit. n order to qualify for federal tuition assistance, cadets must have a six (6) year service obligation with the rmy ational Guard or rmy eserve. rior service and reserve component cadets may also qualify for G Bill benefits. : Federal and some state laws require financial aid officers to treat certain benefits as resources in the evaluation of student aid. ore information about the,, and additional benefits can be found on the VF website at: F tudents at VF have the opportunity to take ir Force through the program at t. Joseph s University. ype 2 F scholarships are applicable to study at VF. tudents may cross enroll at t. Joseph s University. For more information please contact the ffice of dmissions, VF at , or t. Joseph s F program at L Y G G 10

12 U V F FF ransfer ffice Valley Forge ilitary ollege is dedicated to maintaining its strong academic reputation and insuring that its graduates continue their education at quality colleges and universities. ach year, graduates of VF s ssociate degree programs transfer successfully to a college of their choice. he process of preparing to transfer to a competitive college or university at the completion of the sophomore year at VF begins with the student s first semester commitment to academic achievement. U V he transfer advisor is a vital link in the transfer preparation program. tudents are advised to pursue programs and select courses that will support their academic and transfer goals. he ean of cademic ervices and the ollege ransfer ffice are responsible for assisting students in identifying and selecting colleges and universities that are compatible with their academic objectives and capabilities. he student-advisor relationship is meant to be informative, supportive, concerned, and one in which effective decision making and academic planning can occur. nformation is provided to each student throughout the academic year via individual and group counseling sessions. his information is supplemented with added individual advising sessions, campus visits with admissions representatives, and orientations to assist students the transfer admissions application and for the admissions interviews. LLG F G hestnut Hill ollege n July 2007, VF signed an agreement with hestnut Hill ollege to facilitate the transfer of ollege associate degree recipients to the chool of ontinuing tudies and the chool of Undergraduate tudies. Valley Forge graduates who earn an ssociate in cience () or an ssociate in rts () degree will be granted junior status, after completing the hestnut Hill transfer process. Under the dual admissions and core-to-core agreements, all core and basic requirements, except 6 credits in religious studies, will be satisfied in the hestnut Hill programs. hestnut Hill ollege is located in hestnut Hill, ennsylvania. cademic cholarships are based on transfer G. Widener University chool of Hospitality anagement VF ssociate in rts in Business dministration graduates will be granted junior status in the Widener University chool of Hospitality anagement and will be given the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of cience degree in Hospitality anagement. H majors select from 9 concentrations: Hospitality anagement, Hotel and esort anagement, estaurant anagement, asino Hotel and Gaming perations, rivate lub anagement, ontract ervices, ourism and Leisure, and ccounting and re-b. Widener University is located in hester, ennsylvania. cademic cholarships are based on transfer G. ary Baldwin ollege and Virginia Women s nstitute for Leadership n Fall 2008, VF and ary Baldwin ollege (B) signed an agreement which offers guaranteed admission to graduates of VF to B and to the Virginia Women s nstitute for Leadership. Based on the VF student s academic goals, B will develop an individualized graduation plan for every VF student considering transfer to B, following completion of one semester of good standing at VF. Upon request, B will also provide transfer counseling to the student as she progresses through VF. n addition, this agreement includes scholarship opportunities based on cumulative grade point average at the time of graduation from VF and a waiver of the B application fee. ary Baldwin ollege and the Virginia nstitute for Leadership are located in taunton, Virginia. abrini ollege ual dmissions n ugust 2010, VF and abrini ollege signed an agreement which offers guaranteed admission to ssociate degree recipients from VF into a Bachelor s degree program with third year (junior) status at abrini ollege. he ual dmission and ore to ore ransfer greements are designed to facilitate VF students ease of transfer into abrini ollege. t abrini, students will benefit from an outstanding faculty committed to their success and a wide variety of educational opportunities in over thirty academic programs. n addition, abrini ollege will award scholarships to students with a 2.5 or higher VF cumulative G who attend abrini full-time, and will provide on-going advising while students are attending VF. abrini ollege is conveniently located adjacent to the VF campus in Wayne,. 11

13 U V UY aritime ollege he tate University of ew York aritime ollege offers three transfer options to VF ssociate degree recipients who achieve a minimum 2.5 G: First option: ssociate in cience degree recipients, with a concentration in Life ciences, will be granted junior status in the Bachelor of cience in arine and nvironmental cience ajor with a arine Biology minor. econd option: ssociate in cience degree recipients, with a concentration in hysical ciences, will be admitted to the Bachelor of cience in arine nvironmental cience major with a eteorology and ceanography minor. hird option: ssociate in rts in Business degree recipients can earn a Bachelor of cience degree in nternational ransportation and rade. tudents who transfer to UY aritime may pursue commissioning opportunities with the United tates rmed Forces; UY aritime hosts a avy and arine program. UY aritime ollege is located in hrogg s eck, Y. UY aritime ollege ual dmissions ption tarting in Fall 2008 through pring 2011, all students who begin their studies at Valley Forge ilitary ollege will be eligible to be considered for the ual dmissions program. tudents may apply for UY aritime ollege admission either when they submit their application for Valley Forge or at any time before the completion of their second semester, or 30 credit hours at VF, provided the courses follow the requirements for the aforementioned transfer programs. andidates who are selected for the dual admissions program will receive concurrent letters of acceptance from the dmissions ffices at both UY aritime ollege and Valley Forge ilitary ollege. isericordia University Valley Forge ilitary ollege he ilitary ollege of ennsylvania and isericordia University signed a formal articulation agreement in ugust 2009 that will enable prospective nursing students to matriculate to isericordia University and complete their Bachelor of cience in ursing (B) degree. ligible students at Valley Forge ilitary ollege may also receive scholarship benefits for up to four years, which pays for tuition and mandatory fees or room and board. dditional benefits include book, meal, and uniform allowances. he scholarship benefits are eligible to be transferred to isericordia University. tudents who earn an ssociate of cience degree in Health ciences, meet grade point average requirements and other prerequisite course requirements will be eligible to transfer to isericordia University for completion of the enior rmy rogram and earn a Bachelor of cience in ursing degree from isericordia University. homas Jefferson University Jefferson chool of ursing & Jefferson chool of Health rofessions n 2010, homas Jefferson University Jefferson chool of ursing and Jefferson chool of Health rofessions signed a emorandum of greement to facilitate the transfer of ollege students into the following programs: adiologic ciences, Biotechnology, ytotechnology, edical Laboratory cience, ccupational herapy, and ursing. ll prerequisite course work must be completed with a grade of or better, and a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and 3.0 cumulative in science courses on a 4.0 scale. program coordinator recommends the candidate in a narrative describing academic performance, character, and ability to perform in a health care setting U V rexel University n 2010, VF formalized a cooperative relationship with rexel University s B o-p rogram. ince all applicants must meet highly competitive admissions requirements, no formal articulation is required. However, all prospective students who are considering pursuing their nursing degree at rexel will be assigned to a B o-p cademic dvisor who will assist in all aspects of planning, the application process, and matriculation. emple University n 2011, emple University signed a Gen d-to-gen d greement to accept the General ducation (VF ) embedded in the ollege associate degrees: ssociate in rts, ssociate in cience, and ssociate in Business dministration as meeting all the requirements of its undergraduate University General ducation urriculum (Gen d). ligible VF graduates will be identified upon admission to emple, and satisfaction of emple s Gen d requirements pursuant to the agreement will be noted on all pertinent student records. he agreement does not alter requirements of the student s major field of study or requirements of the student s emple school or college. tudents who sign an ntent Form before completing 30 credits, may apply for the ual dmissions rogram. Upon graduation with an associate degree and 2.3 G, Valley Forge graduates may enroll at emple University. 12

14 U V ommunity ervice robust program of community service involves ollege students and furthers the mission of developing leaders of character. Highlighting community outreach is the full ollege s participation in the annual commemoration of artin Luther King ay of ervice. n lieu of classes, students, faculty, and staff attend a rayer Breakfast, co-sponsored by the Black tudent Union and the class officers. Following breakfast, participants travel to volunteer sites across the region to interact and serve a variety of populations: children (local daycare center), the elderly (senior citizens high rise, assisted living, and nursing centers), adolescents and adults with disabilities (school setting), and inner city military academy students (hosted on our campus), for example. ther community service projects include participation in a local fall festival as set-up crews and activities monitors and as volunteer escorts for adults attending a spring dinner-dance at a local school and sheltered workshop for handicapped children, adolescents, and adults. ollege cadets also participate in several commemorative and charitable events on Veteran s ay.hroughout the year, a wide range of community service options encourage students to become personally involved and to develop an appreciation for community outreach and philanthropy. U V Learning ssessment and upport enter he Learning ssessment and support center supports the mission of the ollege and nstitution by providing coordination and implementation of initiatives to promote the academic success, retention, and persistence to graduation of all students. stablished in 2009, the L grew out of the former ollege Writing enter, which had traditionally been staffed by members of the ollege nglish department. complete renovation of the existing facility, housed on the ground floor of Baker library, occurred during summer ince its creation, the L has become an important location for all student academic support services. he L facility is outfitted with computers, martboard technology, and a printer/copier/scanner for student use. n addition to peer and professional tutoring, students can take advantage of assistive technology like ragon aturally peaking to word process assignments and search academic databases and the web. upplemental computer-based instruction is also available to students struggling with reading, writing, and mathematics. dditionally, the L works with students with diagnosed learning disabilities to provide academic services and accommodations to those students to ensure equal access to the institution. he L assists a diverse population of students achieve academic success and to provide opportunities for leadership, collaboration, and intellectual growth for all members of the VF community. he L facilitates a variety of student success initiatives including tutorial services, disability services, testing services, educational seminars, and the provision of educational resources at no additional cost to students enrolled in the college. he center also offers resources, professional development opportunities, and support for faculty and staff to enhance student learning. ollege Library he ay H. Baker emorial Library of the Valley Forge ilitary ollege contributes to the philosophy and objectives of the institution by serving as the information center for the school and as a vital instructional center. Located in the center of campus, Baker Library is dedicated to the memory of Lieutenant General Baker s Wife. Librarians interact with students and faculty in meeting information needs and achieving instructional goals. he library staff and college faculty collaborate in the instructional design of library resource-based learning activities for cadets. he library contains: ver 80,000 print volumes nline subscription research databases eriodical and newspaper subscriptions ccess through interlibrary loan to 5,000,000 + volumes in over 3000 ccess ennsylvania libraries and regional constortiums 11,000 videos from the regional educational consortium media library otable collection strengths include merican and World History, ilitary History, Geopolitics, Fine rts and Literature. 13 cademic dvising Upon enrollment to VF students are assigned an cademic dvisor. he cademic dvisor assists the student in developing a course of study to achieve their desired degree. t VF the cademic dvisors are the full-time ollege faculty members. tudents are encouraged to meet with their dvisors on a regular basis, throughout the semester, to discuss academic performance, grades, tutoring and academic support services available to them.

15 U V ounseling ervices he ounseling enter is available to all cadets in the ollege. adets may refer themselves for counseling by contacting the ounseling enter via phone, irector uth onboy rconboy@vfmac.edu, or ounselor Joe Kelly jkelly@vfmac.edu or dropping by our offices in the library. n addition, referrals may be made by the ommandant, Faculty, Health enter or fficers. arents and guardians who are concerned about their cadets behavior are welcome to contact the ounseling enter or n addition to short term, solution focused individual counseling sessions, the following services are offered by the ounseling enter: group counseling (tobacco cessation, substance abuse, anger management, and other topics on an as needed basis), referrals to local off campus specialists, trainings, educational programs and leadership opportunities (eer ducators, committee work, work study positions). Health ervices tudents with health or wellness needs receive treatment through the epartment of Health ervices Health enter. tudents may be seen by nursing staff or a school physician either by an appointment, clinic hours, or through daily sick call. he Health enter provides a modern inpatient facility for those students who may require it. n case of serious illness or injury, students are referred to nearby Bryn awr Hospital. long with routine clinical services, the Health enter will also arrange appointments and transportation to local physicians. nsurance coordination, to include referrals, is the responsibility of the individual student and or parent. ll tudents must submit the results of an annual physical examination on VF& forms, meet all epartment of Health immunization requirements including meningitis vaccination, and show evidence of active health insurance before the will be admitted to classes. X WLL B UHZ. eligious ervices VF welcomes adets of all faiths. adets are required to attend weekly unday hapel services on campus; either the nondenominational hristian worship service, or services for Jewish and uslim and atholic adets. he hapel services are an integral part of the character development program. he unday worship service is a blending of religious, patriotic, and military traditions, which are conceived to inspire and motivate. peakers include prominent members of the clergy, distinguished leaders of business and industry, an member of the faculty and staff. U V 14

16 U V he goal of the student life program is to assist students in developing the maturity, social skills, and life skills that they will require to be upper division students. haracter, religious, and physical activities are designed to assist the student s development as a whole person and enhance the co-curricular experience. n addition, clubs, activities, and honor societies provide further opportunities for enrichment. thletics nter-ollegiate thletic eams thletic ctivity, a VF cornerstone, plays an important part in the life of every Valley Forge student. very student is expected to participate in sports and physical conditioning activities as part of their total development. ffective Fall 2012 VF will be a member of the (3) conferences indicated below: U V Valley Forge competes as an individual college at the intercollegiate level in the following sports: Football eaboard onference occer en and Women s ross ountry astern ennsylvania ollegiate onference Women s Volleyball en and Women s Basketball Wrestling-ational ollegiate Wrestling ssociation Women s oftball ntramurals ll ollege adets who are not participating in inter-collegiate athletics or in a epartment of tudent ctivities () special activities program will be required to participate in the intramurals program. he intramural program is designed to get students physically active and involved. ach ntramural team competes in a round robin tournament throughout the semester, with a single elimination tournament to be held at the end of the semester long program, determining a hampion. ompetitive tudent ctivities ther competitive student activities include the anger hallenge eam, sponsored by the rmy detachment; en and ollege lub Baseball team. xtra-urricular ctivities egimental Band he VF& egimental Band, an all scholarship marching and concert group, has achieved international distinction for its superb performances at events such as, the ew Year s ay Lord ayor s arade in London, ngland. he band participates in weekly unday chapel parades and in local community events. egimental hoir he egimental hoir is an activity whose members are selected by audition. embers of the choir sings at weekly chapel services and at special functions throughout the year. ctivities VF, through the epartment of tudent ctivities, offers special and innovative programs designed to challenge cadets physically and mentally while simultaneously developing life long recreational interests and skill sets. ctivities occur both on campus and off campus. ome of the activities include, but are not limited to: artial rts Flight training cuba iving lessons ll inquires regarding the campus activities need to be directed to the epartment of tudent ctivities. 15

17 U V lubs lubs and organizations provide a venue for special interests to all cadets. ach year club leaders register their club or organization with the irector of tudent ctivities (). his gives students the opportunity to continuously create new organizations. ome of the college clubs include: Black tudent Union Business lub nglish ociety riminal Justice lub World Languages lub nternational lub Honor ocieties hi heta Kappa, elta psilon hapter. his two year college national honor society, is open to eligible students by invitation. his society promotes scholarship, leadership, and community service. igma Kappa elta, an honor society for students interested in fostering the discipline of nglish in all its aspects. lpha Beta Gamma, ota Kappa hapter, the honor society for Business majors in two-year colleges, is open to qualified students pursuing a major in Business. nthony Wayne Legion Guard he Valley Forge Honor Guard consists of a select group of members of the orps. election for membership is made after consideration of the academic and personal qualifications of the adets. he organization provides honor guards for distinguished visitors and special ceremonial occasions. U V 16

18 equirements pplicants to VF are evaluated for their potential to succeed as scholars and leaders in the Valley Forge environment. tudents are accepted for the beginning of the school year in ugust and also for mid-year entry in January. n order to apply to Valley Forge ilitary ollege, applicants must provide the following information: est scores from or tests. fficial high school transcripts fficial transcripts from all post secondary institutions (transfer students) n campus interview strongly recommended egular dmissions pplicants who are applying for regular acceptance must meet the following minimum requirements: otal core of 850 on (verbal and math combined) or composite score of 17 or higher on test 2.0 cumulative G from high school onditional dmissions tudents who do not meet the minimum admissions requirements may be granted conditional admittance. conditionally accepted student will be required to complete designated developmental courses and may be required to take a reduced course load. nternational tudent dmissions nternational students and those for whom nglish is a second language, are required to complete the est of nglish as a Foreign Language (FL) or submit proof that they have successfully completed level 112 in an nglish Level ervice enter (L). he following requirements apply for nternational students seeking regular admissions to VF: 550 on FL paper exam; or a score of 213 on the computer FL. ompletion of level 112 in an nglish ervice enter onditional admittance for nternational students will be considered under the following: score of between on FL paper; or a score of between on the computer FL FL is given at centers throughout the U and abroad at various times of the year. Visit the FL website at for more information. HW LY 1. omplete an application on-line at and submit the application with a $25 non-refundable application fee. pplications that are submitted by paper must be submitted with a check or money order for $25, made payable to Valley Forge ilitary cademy & ollege. 2. Have official transcripts and official test scores (,, FL) sent to VF ffice of dmissions. f you have not taken one of the exams, please list VF as a recipient of your score report by including one of the following codes: 2955 (for ), 3750 (for ), 2955 for FL. 3. ontact the VF ffice of dmissions for an appointment to visit campus and meet with an dmissions fficer for an interview. Guided tours of the campus are available all year. ppointments to schedule a tour can be made by calling VF. dmissions decisions are made on a rolling basis. ecisions are made after receipt of the application and all supporting documents. n official letter of acceptance will be sent when the applicant s file is complete and a decision has been made by the dmissions ommittee. $500 Validation Fee (deposit) due upon acceptance. he deposit is applied toward tuition and is refundable until ay 1. fter ay 1, the fee is non-refundable 17 he admissions policies of VF are non discriminatory with respect to race, religion, sex, color, creed and national or ethnic origin. he school is authorized under federal law to enroll international and resident alien students. Valley Forge ilitary ollege is a member of the ational ssociation of ollege dmissions ounselors and subscribes to its statement of principles of good practice.

19 UY F HG ugust 12 January 13 U-Freshmen and opho- $23, $11, B $11, $5, B HG Uniforms, Laundry, Haircuts, Fees and adatory ersonel quipment $5, $2, L $40, $20,49900 H HG oom afe $90.00 $90.00 Yearbook Fee $90.00 $90.00 arent's ssociation Fee $ $ extbooks ee ote #1 ee ote #1 ecurity eposit (note 2) $ $ Graduation Fee (class of 2012) $ $ Lab Fee $ $ ctivities Fee $ $ ounseling enter $ $ Health enter (note 3) $ $ edical anagement rogram (note 4) $ $ arking ticker (for eligible cadets) $ $ L U ut of ountry Fee $ $ Health nsurance (separate insurance is $1, $ L U alvary ( roop) $5, $3, rtillery ( Battery) $ $ L G F - usic Lessons $1, $ eposit for Flying Lessons $5, river ducation ( Battery) $ L L V Karate $ cuba $ $ Fencing $ $ hotojournalism Lab $ $ (1) extbook and chool upplies: VF equires that a $1,000 line of credit be set up with the adet tore for the purchase of textbooks and school supplies and for the replacement of lost uniform items and equipment. For further details, please contact the adet tore. (2) ecurity eposit: he security deposit is a refundable charge, required of all adets as a contingency against lost or damaged equipment/property owned by VF. he security deposit may not be applied to personal charges for clothing or equipment. Uniform replacement: lassroom or dress uniforms that are outgrown or in need of replacement due to fair wear and tear will be replaced on a direct exchange basis without charge. ll other replacements must be purchased. Limited alvary items are available for purchase. pending oney: n allowance account can be set up with the adet tore for a fixed amount of cash to be given to the cadet on a weekly basis. For further details, please contact the adet tore at (3) Health enter harges: he fee covers all injury and sick visits. t does not include expenses incurred for medication, supplies and durable equipment. iscellaneous harges: Health nsurance: here is a Health nsurance lan available for students. (4) edical anagement rogram: here is an assessment made for the management of medications administered to students on a daily basis. (5) ptional pecial ctivities: here is an additional charge for these activities. For further details, please contact adet ctivities at Valley Forge ilitary cademy and ollege reserves the right to adjust all fees and charges listed on this sheet U & B H G 18

20 FL o assist with college costs Valley Forge ilitary ollege has several sources of financial aid available through federal and state grants, the federal loan program, and VF scholarships. LYG F FL You will need to be an admitted student with admissions. he student and parent will need a ersonal dentification umber () in order to sign the FF, complete aster romissory otes, ntrance and xit ounseling. he can be applied for at omplete the Free pplication for Federal tudent id (FF) (code ) at F L L fter completing the FF you will receive a tudent id eport () and VF will receive a copy of your FF results electronically. Keep in mind often there are several forms that will need to be completed in order to receive federal grants, loans and state aid. he ffice of Financial aid will the information and request any additional documentation necessary. arch 15 th riority date for new students to complete the FF ay 1 st riority deadline for returning students to complete the FF and resident deadline for applications to be received for the tate Grant. U F FL o determine eligibility for federal and state aid student must complete the FF and for all loan programs must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits). Federal irect ubsidized tafford Loan: Freshman: $3,500 aximum ophomore: $4,500 aximum hese loans are available to qualified students. f a student does not qualify for the ubsidized tafford loan, or only qualifies for a portion of the subsidized amount, the Unsubsidized Loan (mentioned below) will be awarded either in whole or in part up to the maximum for the grade level listed above. epayment is deferred until six months after a student graduates, withdraws or drops below half-time enrollment. he interest does not accrue on the ubsided tafford loan while the student is enrolled at least half-time. For loans disbursed after July 1 st 2012 the interest rate is fixed at 3.4%. he standard repayment term is 10 years at no less than $50 per month. For first- time borrowers the government requires the completion of entrance counseling and a 30 day waiting period prior to the first disbursement. ntrance counseling must be completed at Federal irect Unsubsidized tafford Loan: ll students: $2,000 aximum he Federal irect Unsubsidized tafford Loan has the same terms and conditions as the irect ubsidized tafford Loan program, except the interest rate is fixed at 6.8% and the interest accrues while the student is in school. he $2,000 in Unsubsidized tafford Loan will be added to the freshmen or sophomore amounts for those students who do not qualify for the ubsidized tafford Loan mentioned above. For independent students or for students whose parents have applied for and been denied a LU loan, are eligible for an additional $4,000 in Unsubsidized tafford Loan funds. Federal arent Loan for Undergraduate tudents (LU) arents of dependent students may borrow the amount that is the difference between the student s cost of attendance and awarded financial aid. o apply the parent will need to complete the re-pproval form sent in the initial award packet or is also available from the Financial id office. aster romissory ote is also required and can be completed at f a deferment is not requested, the loan will go into repayment within 60 days of the second disbursement. o request a deferment for up to six months after the student graduates or ceases at least half time enrollment, the parent will need to contact the servicer. he servicer will provide a welcome packet with contact information once the loan has been assigned, which occurs after the first disbursement. his loan has a fixed interest rate of 7.9% and requires no adverse credit history. 19